West Side Story fingerprintStunning style, high energy, a touch of humor.
Epic and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Deeply romantic and deeply moving
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, family, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
Epic and tense
Fast from start to finish.
West Side Story is epic, tense, and fast-paced.
Deeply romantic and deeply moving
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's deeply romantic, deeply moving, and cathartic. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, family, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around history, family, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
Look and sound: the score, cinematography, and editing stand out.
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A city divided. Their love will challenge everything.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
West Side Story is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
2 h 36 min
West Side Story runs 2 h 36 min.
Not quite. Critics rate West Side Story higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
No. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $76 million worldwide, 76% of its budget.
It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.
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